Anxiolytics and Hypnotics: Clinical pearls

Question 1

Benzodiazepines

long and short acting

Answer 1

used as 
sedatives
hypnotics
anticonvulsants
skeletal muscle relaxants
do no interfere w/ REM sleep

Question 2

Benzos used for alcohol w/drawl

Answer 2

lorazepam
diazepam
chlordiazepoxide

Question 3

Romazicon

Answer 3

reverses depressant effect of benzos. can be used in management of overdose

Question 4

Buspirone

Answer 4

used for GAD
low potential for tolerance or dependency
good choice if person has probs with benzos

Question 5

zolpidem

Answer 5

decreases night awakenings

increases total sleep time

Question 6

zaleplon

Answer 6

induces sleep

does NOT increase total sleep time

Question 7

eszopiclone

Answer 7

induce and maintain sleep

Question 8

ramelteon

Answer 8

melatonin agonist

promotes sleep onset

Question 9

chloral hydrate

Answer 9

related to alcohol due to metabolization

used as hypnotic in the elderly